IEL Resources
Tip Sheets
Biting
This list contains resources to help educators and families address biting in young children.
Web Resources
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Biting Questions
Source: American Psychological Association (APA)
This article addresses how to handle situations when toddlers bite, including how to handle the biter, the person the child bites, as well as the parents.
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Biting: A Fact Sheet for Families
(also in Spanish)Source: Head Start ECLKC
Biting is a common but upsetting behavior of toddlers. It is important for parents to address biting when it occurs. This fact sheet provides tips for parents and program staff on how to better understand issues around biting.
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Fighting and Biting
Source: American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Parents often struggle over how to manage their child’s aggressive and/or destructive behavior. This article gives parents tips on what to do and not to do with their child to decrease fighting and biting.
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Ouch! That Hurts! – Biting – Selected Resources
Source: University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies
This page provides links to resources regarding biting in young children.
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Tips for Preventing Repeated Biting in Child Care Programs
Source: Extension Alliance for Better Child Care
Biting is one of the most frustrating behaviors facing child care providers. Unfortunately, there’s not a simple solution to stop all biting. This article explains two keys to preventing future biting: careful observation and a plan for prevention.
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Understanding and Responding to Children Who Bite
Source: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
This article provides information regarding the reasons young children bite and includes ideas and strategies for responding appropriately.